Groll
resentment
The German word 'Groll' translates to 'resentment' in English. It is used to express a feeling of persistent ill will or anger towards someone or something, often due to a past wrong or injustice. It can be a challenging emotion to overcome and can have negative effects on relationships and overall well-being. It is important to address feelings of resentment in a healthy and constructive manner.
Example sentences using: Groll
Sie hatte immer noch einen Groll auf ihn.
She still held a grudge against him.
This sentence is an example of using 'Groll' to express the feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill-will previously initiated by some sort of injustice, in this case, someone's action towards her.
Sein Groll verschwand allmählich.
His grudge gradually disappeared.
In this instance, 'Groll' is used to denote a lingering sense of resentment or anger which, as shown in the sentence, can decrease or 'disappear' over time.
Ich trage keinen Groll gegen dich.
I bear no grudge against you.
Here, 'Groll' signifies an emotional state of persistent ill-will or resentment that is perceived as burdensome ('to bear'), but in this instance, is non-existent towards the 'you' in the sentence.